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category

[kat-i-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee] / ˈkæt ɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i /


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He finished 24th in the parallel giant slalom category.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite being a seasonal item, TJ’s Spiced Cider won first place in its best beverage category.

From Salon

Fresh—a broad category that includes gently cooked, freeze-dried raw and dehydrated products—is a fast-growing segment of the pet-food industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Most notably, this type does not fit the traditional image of a very obese person, as its actual average BMI ranks only fourth among all categories," explained Dr. Liu.

From Science Daily

The comedy-drama film, directed by Kirk Jones, has also been nominated in the outstanding British film, supporting actor, original screenplay and casting categories.

From BBC